An oval-shaped copper or brass box, featuring very delicate
An oval-shaped copper or brass box, featuring very fine chiseled decoration of foliage in friezes and scrolls, accompanied by a cloisonné enamel technique in blue, green, and white lines; the lid features a central oval medallion depicting a lively mythological and allegorical scene of Venus and Cupid, covered in translucent enamel and surrounded by white cloisonné enamel; the interior is gilded; likely a Germanic piece from the late 19th century; Dimensions: 2.5 x 7 x 5.3 cm.
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An oval-shaped copper or brass box, featuring very fine chiseled decoration of foliage in friezes and scrolls, accompanied by a cloisonné enamel technique in blue, green, and white lines; the lid features a central oval medallion depicting a lively mythological and allegorical scene of Venus and Cupid, covered in translucent enamel and surrounded by white cloisonné enamel; the interior is gilded; likely a Germanic piece from the late 19th century; Dimensions: 2.5 x 7 x 5.3 cm.